Lady Nairne aka Carolina Oliphant (1766–1845) – Scotland's Secret Songstress at Carnegie Library

Wed Dec 03 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC+00:00

Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Ayr

South Ayrshire Libraries
Publisher/HostSouth Ayrshire Libraries
Lady Nairne aka Carolina Oliphant (1766\u20131845) \u2013 Scotland's Secret Songstress at Carnegie Library
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E105: Lady Nairne aka Carolina Oliphant (1766–1845) – Scotland's Secret Songstress
📍 Carnegie Library, Ayr | Part of CLL’s satellite adult learning classes
Discover the remarkable story of Lady Nairne, who secretly composed nearly 100 Scottish folk songs. Many of these works were long mistaken as those of Robert Burns. Learn why she kept her identity hidden and how her legacy was only revealed after her death. Some recordings of her songs will also be played during the session.
👨‍🏫 Tutor: David Dewar, BA
💷 Cost: £8.40
📚 Lecture style with Q&A
Book your place today: https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdid/41/cr/5202
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